reflections from sunday evening

Today we talked about David and Goliath. Let Goliath (the giant David defeated) represent any "giant" or challenge you are facing today. We may learn much from David and this story where the young man came against the Philistine champion with only a staff, sling and rock. But what David had was the Lord. He was very clear when he approached the giant. "You come against me with sword, spear and javelin but I come against you in the name of the Lord God Almighty. Furthermore ..."the battle is the Lord's and He will deliver..." It is an amazing story. Use you imagination. What challenge stands in front of you? Name it. Is it a fear...an anxiety...uncertainty? That is your "giant." Now remember. Remember that "best day" of life...best season...best time of your life. As you reflect on that you will realize that the determining factor was the presence of God. Here is good news. God is with you as you face the giant. Now we have a choice to make. In ancient times when the giant came out and defied the army of Israel, Saul and his men "trembled and were terrified." What makes you tremble? What terrifies you? Now comes an interesting point in the story of David and Goliath. The giant moved toward David, well armed and all the odds in his favor. But David ran to meet him! He ran to face the challenge. He ran to the battle. So here is our question. Am I the kind of person who stands aside when challenges arise and tremble and allow myself to be terrified? Or am I the kind of person who runs away from challenges? Or...am I one who will run to meet the giant. We may run to meet our challenges because "We come in the name of the Lord!" We may run to meet our challenges because "the battle is the Lord's and HE WILL..." Read the story in I Samuel 17 and find the strength of the Spirit to run to meet your challenges. It's been a good day. I hope you've had a good day too. steve